Apply for Pre-K

The 2025-26 MNPS Pre-K application opens on March 3, 2025. Families can continue to apply for the 2024-25 Pre-K Program and will be placed as vacancies occur.

Apply for 2024-25 Pre-K

Pre-K Requirements and Program Information

MNPS Pre-K programs prepare your child for kindergarten by developing foundational academic skills through play-based learning. Early learning programs are available throughout Davidson County.

Age Requirements

A child must be 4 years old on or before August 15 of the current school year to apply for MNPS Pre-K.
Some MNPS Pre-K programs accept 3-year-olds. A child must be 3 years old on or before August 15 of the current school year to apply for these programs. During the selection process, 3-year-olds who will be turning four between August 16 - September 30 will be given priority.
Families that are already working with the MNPS Exceptional Education (EE) Department or if your child is transitioning from Tennessee Early Intervention Services (TEIS) can complete steps 1 and 2 (below) starting at 2 years 7 months old.

Learn More about the Pre-K Program

Pre-K Program Fees
2024-25 Pre-K Program Guide (English)/Pre-K Program Guide (Translated Guides): View a list of school sites that offer Pre-K.
Pre-K Program Attendance

1-2-3 Steps to Apply

Step 1

Step 1
Gather All Required Documents

Gather your required documents, which include your child’s birth certificate and proof of residency.

2025-26 Required Documents:
- Birth certificate or record of birth
- Proof of Davidson County residency: current utility bill, telephone, lease, or homeowner policy in the parent/guardian name.
- Parent/Guardian photo ID (Parent/Guardian must be present if scheduling an appointment with an Enrollment Center)
- TN Immunization Certificate: Immunization certificate, or appropriate medical or religious exemption forms
- Student Physical: Student physical, dated within one
  year of application
2024-25 Required Documents:
- Birth certificate or record of birth
- Proof of Davidson County residency: current utility bill, telephone, lease, or homeowner policy in the parent/guardian name.
- Parent/Guardian photo ID (Parent/Guardian must be present if scheduling an appointment with an Enrollment Center)
Step 2

Step 2
Obtain a Student Identification Number

Get your Student Identification Number through the MNPS Online Portal and follow instructions to upload the required documents.
Step 3

Step 3
Apply for Pre-K Online

The 2025-26 Pre-K Application opens March 3, 2025.

Contact the Family Information Center to learn more about applying for Pre-K now.

After you have received a student identification number for your child:

Pre-K Application
- The 2025-26 Pre-K Application opens March 3, 2025 (9:00 a.m.). MNPS is currently accepting Pre-K applications for the 2024-2025 school year, and families are placed as vacancies occur.
- Complete and submit the online Pre-K Application (families will need to create an account) or contact the Family Information Center at (615) 259-INFO (4636) if you need help or cannot apply online. Note: It may take up to a day for your MNPS Student ID number to connect to the Pre-K application platform.
- Make sure to select the correct school year you are applying for on the Pre-K application.
- Families will need to upload income documentation* with the Pre-K application.
- For the 2025-26 school year: Families who apply by March 31, 2025 (3:30 p.m.) will be included in the initial application selection process.
  - Pre-K applications will continue to be accepted after March 31st and applicants will be placed as vacancies occur.
- After submitting the Pre-K application, families will receive instructions about next steps. Families can also view their Pre-K selection results by visiting the Pre-K application website.
*Note: Families can take a photo of the document to upload to the Income Information section of your child’s existing application.

What's Next after Applying?

Families will receive instructions on how to view the selection results and if selected can accept the seat by the stated deadline.

Dates below are for the 2025-26 Pre-K application process (for families that applied March 3, 2025 - March 31, 2025 (3:30 p.m.).

April 14: Selection results.
April 28: Deadline to accept the seat.
April 29: School Mint will begin making additional daily pulls to fill the remaining vacancies.